Platte County may ask voters to put a cap on annual property tax increases
Commissioners in Platte County are looking to address “painful” tax rates by implementing a new property tax relief program that would place a cap on tax increases for homeowners living in the county. Next week, the Platte County Commission will discuss placing a ballot measure before voters in April to approve the...
Best Free Items on Your Birthday in Kansas City
From free birthday meals and exclusive discounts to surprise gifts and special rewards, your birthday comes with more perks than you might think. Whether you’re celebrating for a day, a week, or the entire month, there’s no shortage of birthday freebies waiting to be claimed. Mom tip: To...
Man shot and killed in parking lot outside south Kansas City apartment complex
A man was shot to death in a south Kansas City neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to the Kansas City Police Department. At around 2 p.m., police arrived at the Ridge at Chestnut Apartments, which is in the Santa Fe Hills neighborhood near 87th Street and Holmes Road in Kansas City, Phil DiMartino, KCPD...
Search for Gracie: Fluffy JoCo pup’s holiday escapade grabs attention, hearts
Gracie is 11 pounds of adorable fluff, a gray and white mini Aussie doodle who hit the canine jackpot when retired accountants Mike and Julie Hirons in Overland Park rescued her last summer. Before she moved in with them, Gracie existed only to breed. She was not a pet. By the time the couple adopted her from a dog...
KCPD investigating homicide in 8700 block of Chestnut Circle
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 8700 block of Chestnut Circle.
KCFD firefighter suffers minor injury while responding to vacant house fire
One Kansas City, Missouri, firefighter sustained a minor injury in a blaze Sunday near North Garland and Rochester avenues.
1 hospitalized after 2-alarm house fire Saturday afternoon in KCMO
One person was taken to a local hospital after a two-alarm house fire in Kansas City, Missouri, that occurred Saturday afternoon.
Hula Hoop KC will open at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa continues to expand its lineup of experience-driven retail offerings with the upcoming arrival of Hula Hoop KC, a local, vibrant vintage boutique and social shopping concept founded by Andrea Boswell-Burns, opening at 7106 NW 86th Terrace. The 2,120 square foot storefront is slated to open Spring 2026,...
KCFD investigates residential fire after reported possible explosion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Saturday afternoon residential fire is under investigation in Kansas City. The Kansas City Fire Department was called to the area of 7800 East 48th Terrace at around 4:20 p.m. On arrival, crews reported a fully involved house in a 1-story residence. Multiple hose lines were used in a...
Kansas City man hit by semi, SUV on I-70 in Montgomery County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pedestrian who entered traffic on Interstate 70 at mile marker 169 in Montgomery County was hit by two vehicles in the westbound lanes on Friday afternoon. A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says a 29-year-old Kansas City, Missouri, man was hit by a...
